Chapter 168



"Okay," I nodded at Jacqueline, "Jacqueline, we're heading out now."

Jacqueline seemed to notice my unease as well. She glanced upstairs, probably curious about what I had discussed with Mr. Wagner, but she didn't hold us back. "Take care on your way," she said.

As Ernest and I left and got into the car, I was about to start the engine when he stopped me. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just brought up my parents," I didn't hide anything from Ernest.

"Did you ask about their accident?" Ernest guessed immediately.

I couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "Influenced by you, I wanted some clarity."

"And?" he pressed on.

Thinking back to Herschel's words, I started the car and hit the gas, giving Ernest his answer. "Just an accident."

As we drove away from the Wagner residence, I added, "There was an official investigation at the scene."

headed back. By now, the city was alive with lights and bustling activity, especially

broke the silence while we

"No," Ernest replied honestly.

had a long day.

"Okay," he didn't refuse.

towards the lively food stalls. I pointed authoritatively, "Tonight, all the delicacies

had I finished speaking than I felt a bump, sending me staggering to one side. Instinctively, I

in

face so close to mine,

and bustle of the street, this little screw-up obviously turned into a

gasping

child chimed in gleefully,

Amidst the growing crowd's

face turned

go to push Ernest

but couldn't.

I realized Ernest was holding me

let go; instead, he pulled

in my

shy, don't

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